07/19/2017

How to create a Rectangular Staggered Pattern in CATIA

Patterns, by default, can be patterned in up to two different directions. Sometimes, it is desired to pattern a feature in a manner which requires the pattern instances in one direction to be offset in another direction. This can be referred to a “Honeycomb Pattern.”

To achieve this pattern shape, click the More>> button in the Rectangular Pattern Definition box.

This will expand the definition window and there will be options for Staggered Pattern Definition. Turn on Staggered.

This will offset the pattern instance in the first direction in the same direction as the second direction. This offset is called the Stagger Step.

If you desire the first pattern instance to be spaced equally between the second pattern instance, turn on Set half of spacing.

You can change the direction of the staggering by choosing the icon that corresponds with the desired direction.Stagger in first direction

Stagger in Second direction

Increase the instances in each direction to the desired size of the staggered pattern.